Job Description
Finance Manager
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, office-based (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)
Reports to: Group CFO / Group Financial Controller
About the Role
StormX Recruitment are working on behalf of an established client in Letchworth who are seeking a highly organised and hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of key finance and accounts administration functions across a growing group of businesses.
This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple subsidiaries while contributing to wider group finance initiatives. You will play a key part in improving efficiency, optimising processes, and supporting the business through its next phase of growth.
The role requires a proactive individual with strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage purchase orders via the ERP system
* Process and post supplier invoices to Sage Line 50 and Xero, ensuring reconciliation with ERP
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries
* Prepare and manage supplier payment runs for approval
* Reconcile multicurrency bank transactions and post to accounting systems
* Process employee expenses, petty cash, and company credit card transactions
* Raise and post sales invoices
* Manage credit control processes
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Monitor cash flow, overheads, and financial projections
* Produce monthly management accounts, including:
* Prepayments and accruals
* Depreciation
* Stock and GRNI adjustments
* Analyse project revenue and costs on a monthly basis
* Develop and enhance financial systems and reporting
* Produce ad hoc financial reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong working knowledge of Sage Line 50 and Xero
* Experience managing accounts independently (end-to-end finance responsibility)
* Experience working with multiple currencies
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills
* Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
About You
* Self-motivated and able to take ownership of your work
* A collaborative team player who can also work independently
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to take ownership of finance across multiple entities
* Work closely with senior leadership (Group CFO & Financial Controller)
* Be part of a growing business with exciting future plans
* Play a key role in shaping and improving financial processes